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Is Sen. Jim Webb Hinting at a Party Switch?
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Contributor | ScottĀ³ |
Last Edited | ScottĀ³ Dec 09, 2010 10:49pm |
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Category | Speculative |
Author | Matt Lewis |
News Date | Wednesday, November 10, 2010 05:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
Description | "David Paul Kuhn snagged a fascinating interview with Virginia Sen. Jim Webb.
As you may recall, Webb was secretary of Navy under Reagan, but in 2006 ran as a Democrat against then-Sen. George Allen, ultimately defeating him.
Kuhn's interview may spark speculation that Webb is laying the groundwork for a future party switch. Webb voted for health care reform, but tells Kuhn:
"I told him this was going to be a disaster," Webb recalls. "The president believed it was all going to work out."
Kuhn goes on to note that Webb "identifies himself as a Democrat. But he has few Democratic leaders to identify with."
Related: Joe Manchin Is Not Switching Parties, Democrat's Spokesman Says
Policy differences aside, a practical reason Webb might consider changing parties is that in two years he could face either the current Virginia governor or attorney general or possibly a rematch against George Allen. Webb was able to win in 2006, a very tough year for Republicans, after Allen uttered the word "macaca," a pejorative term aimed at a Webb supporter of Indian decent. But for Webb, getting re-elected in 2012 could be tougher.
Of course, Webb might have a hard time convincing conservatives to back him if he does switch." |
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